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This picnic spot has a view of the Bankhead Lock and Dam. The northernmost Corps of Engineers project on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee river system, Bankhead Lake stretches for 65 miles over 9,100 surface acres. The only public recreation site on the lake is a picnic facility on the east side of the river. This area overlooks the John Hollis Bankhead Lock and Dam, 34 miles from Tuscaloosa. All other facilities on the lake, including marinas and fish camps, are privately owned. Bass fishing, hunting and boating are all popular on the lake. Found in North Alabama, Bankhead National Forest is an ideal place for taking a bike ride along scenic wooded areas filled with natural foliage and breathtaking beauty.
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Trails along the sugar-white beaches recommended for those who prefer the sand under their toes. Enjoy the refreshing view and smell of the sea waters while your feet feels the sand. Walking or riding, the journey on one of Alabama's trails is an experience that will refresh and rejuvenate you.
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Another favorite for bike lovers is Kiesel Park, which is also home to the annual Auburn CityFest, held each April.
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Park is open from April - October 15; lakes & cabins are open year-round.
Bear Creek Lakes features 4 lakes, great fishing, boating, sand beaches, designated swimming areas, miniature golf, and pavilions for group activities/recreation. Canoe floatway is open on weekends and holidays. Cabin rentals are located on Little Bear Creek Reservoir.
Hours of Operation
Open during daylight hours
A 6700 acres land ideal for hiking and trailing. Bon Secour is home to a large migratory bird during the months of Apr., May, Sept. and Oct. It features 5 mi./8 km of beach, surf-fish in Gulf of Mexico. Monarch butterfly migration on mid-October is a sight to behold.
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This is considered an outdoor lover's dream, offering everything from birding and wildlife observation to hunting, fishing, camping, boating, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, historic sites and night swamp excursions to view alligators. The Bartram Canoe Trail now has six day routes and three overnight routes, according to Greg Lein, State Lands Division assistant director. This includes two land-based and four floating platforms for overnight camping along the Bartram Trail.
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Gates open at 7am
Oak Mountain Sate Park offers over 9,000 acres for visitors to explore. Places like these are treasures for rock climbers who wish to experience the thrill of climbing while in a beautiful, scenic setting. It also has18-hole golf course, demonstration farm, horseback riding stable, swimming, campsites, cabins, picnic shelters, fishing, marina, bike and hiking trails on 9940 beautiful acres.
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Open for day-use from 9:00am - dark; camping is open for 24 hours.
Horse Pens 40 is a 115-acre nature park ideal for hiking, camping, picnicking, bouldering. Bluegrass festival is held annually on this site, as well as motorcycle rallies, Native American festivals, arts & crafts, Tomato Festival. Civil War re-enactments and Mountain Man Rendezvous. This is also the home to the famous bouldering competitions, and Country and Southern rock 'n' roll music.
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Mount Cheaha
Vacationers visit for views from the tiptop spot in the state. Perched atop Mount Cheaha is the highest point in the state, a rustic rock tower 2,407 feet above sea level. Surrounding this pinnacle is Cheaha State Park and Resort, a 2,800-acre mountain retreat known for its wonderful scenery, wilderness and wildlife. Resort visitors may stay in stone cabins, chalets or hotel rooms while enjoying the restaurant, lodge and swimming pool facilities. Seventy-three campsites with full hook-ups, a picnic area, and a playground offer an alternative to the Resort.
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Open from 8:00am – sunset (picnic/day-use area); lodging and campground are open year-round.
Cabins, 18-hole golf course, camping, marina, boat rentals and overnight docking are the things you can do and enjoy at Joe Wheeler State Park. Picnic/day-use area: group pavilions, picnic area with grills, playground equipment, sandy beach, fishing, hiking, tennis, basketball, horseshoes. Convention facilities at resort lodge.
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Office is open Mon - Fri from 8:00am – 5:00pm (plus weekends in summer); park opens daily from sunup–sundown.
Enjoy at Lake Guntersville’s lodge, 20 chalets, 15 cottages and 18-hole golf on mountain. Camping and cabins on lake, picnicking and playing tennis are much to take pleasure in. More than 30 mi./48 km of hiking trails. American bald eagle winter home—educational programs in January.
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Office hours are from 8:00am – 5:00pm, extended seasonally; park is open 24 hours from March - September.
Park facilities include camp store, marina, play areas, hiking trails, heated restrooms and showers, picnic pavilions, 210-ft. fishing pier. Fully equipped, modern campground; each site provides picnic table, grill, water and electricity.
Hours of Operation
Park is open 24 hours; picnic area is open from sunup - sundown. Call for activities schedule.
On Lake Eufaula, “Bass Capital of the World”, is a full-service marina, fishing, tennis, championship golf, and picnicking, camping, and 29 cabins. Resort lodge with restaurant and convention facilities.